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Entertainment in the Byron Shire for the week beginning May 19
‘This Life’ is the first single off Jesse Morris and the Shakedown’s forthcoming and first ever vinyl release titled The Children of the Sun.
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Resilient communities training on offer
‘Resilience’ has become a buzzword in Australia over the past few years, as communities across the country struggle to cope with fire, floods, and a pandemic.
Flickerfest tour returns to the Northern Rivers
Celebrating 30 years in 2021 Flickerfest is bringing its National Tour to The Regent Cinema Murwillumbah for one big film packed this weekend
Business calls for Tweed train tracks to be kept ignored
More than 800 people had signed a petition calling for a new rail trail to be built next to, rather than in place of, the existing disused railway line running through the shire.
Bluesfest announces October dates for 2021 festival
After two disappointing cancelations of their event, Bluesfest has announced that they will hold the 2021 festival over the...
Sweet n Sourdough
Stop the press Mullumbimby! Sourdough donuts have arrived at the Mullum Farmers Markets, and boy will they get you...
Independent councillor to represent Byron’s water security
Mia Armitage
Independent Byron Shire Councillor Cate Coorey says she’s excited to have won the council’s vote for a new...
Stories about "light rail":
Light rail study for Tweed
A $1m study into the possibility of a light rail connection between Tweed Heads and Coolangatta has been announced by the NSW Liberal-Nationals government.
Govt exploring light rail options for Tweed
The NSW Government is considering spending half a billion dollars to extend the Gold Coast light rail service 4.5km from Coolangatta to the Tweed City shopping mall.
Light rail the solution to Bluesfest transport woes
Peter Finch, Byron Bay. Hundreds of Bluesfest patrons were left stranded at Tyagarah Fields on Friday when the last buses left more than an hour before the entertainment finished.
Byron shuttle rail will have impact
Steve Russell, Byron Bay. The 'proposed' (pretty much fait accompli) 'light rail' (stinky old diesel) shuttle service to carry passengers between Elements eco-resort and Lawson Street will include a long and loud horn sounding at the uncontrolled Border Street level crossing four times every hour between 8am and 10pm.
The case for saving rail from trails
Following from last week’s article where rail trail advocate Geoff Meers espoused the benefits of rail trails, Byron councillor and Trains On Our Tracks spokesperson Basil Cameron puts forward the case for rail’s return.
Meeting to consider light rail proposal
Queenslander Peter Finch is hoping to be able to cut through the battle between locals who want to see trains back on our tracks and those who would rather have a rail trail.
Byron Echo
Interview with Peter Castaldi
The Quad in Lismore presents its first outdoor cinema event – programmed by nationally regarded film critic and programmer, Peter Castaldi. Peter told The Echo about the vision.
Sport
Byron Bay FC undefeated in ’21
Ross Kendall
Despite having a bye last weekend the Byron Bay FC premier division women’s team sit on top of the premiership table with an...
Byron Echo
Interview with magician James Galea
James Galea is no ordinary magician. He’s not the smarmy guy in purple velvet with a cage full of pigeons sawing women in half. In fact, James is proud to say he has never cut anyone in half.
Byron Echo
Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: Stirring the Tea Pot
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A house without tea is not a home.
